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Humanoids is coming to the birthplace of manga later this year. Check out the covers of some of the first titles to launch — some might be familiar, and all have a very cool Nipponese twist. We’re over the moon to be in the land of the rising sun!

METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES is back with another set of new episodes tonight on Syfy. Beginning at 10PM, followed by a 2nd episode at 10:30PM, viewers will be taken on a journey through the worlds of METAL HURLANT.

Join us each week as we showcase the art and story that inspired each new episode. And see the evolution from comic book pages to live-action television.

Shelter Me - (4/28 10PM EDT) A young woman wakes up in a bunker with a man who informs her that it's the end of the world.

Second Chance - (4/28 10:30PM EDT) A man named Joe who has lost everything has the Galaxie's worst creditor on his tail as he attempts to turn his fortunes around by finding a mythical treasure.

Stills from Second Chance

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THE WHITE LAMA is coming to a bookshelf near you in just a few short weeks (May 7, 2014). This series marks Alexandro Jodorowsky's first collaboration with Georges Bess. The pair would later team up again, this time on SON OF THE GUN, a new edition of which will be released in the fall. Today we offer you a look at some of Bess's concept art at various stages of The White Lama's development. Enjoy!

The White Lama arrives in stores May 7, 2014 with an MSRP of $39.95

METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES is back with another set of new episodes tonight on Syfy. Beginning at its new time of 10PM, followed by a 2nd episode at 10:30PM, viewers will be taken on a journey through the worlds of METAL HURLANT.

Join us each week as we showcase the art and story that inspired each new episode. And see the evolution from comic book pages to live-action television.

Master of Destiny - (4/21 10PM EDT) A space warrior travels to the end of the galaxy in search of the turtle-sapiens, a secret race of aliens that are supposed to know the cause and date of every human death.

Whiskey in the Jar - (4/21 10:30PM EDT) A sheriff in the small town of Totem tells a visitor about a doctor who is extremely talented at saving lives.

Stills from Whiskey in the Jar

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Benito Mambo

Story and Art by Christian Durieux

Benito is a little boy who dreams of becoming a mambo dancer. His outraged millionaire father forbids Benito’s dancing destiny and exiles him from the family home. On his ensuing fantastical journey, young Benito meets a host of quirky characters, including the captain of a flying ship and old man digging a tunnel between the North and South Poles. Traversing the globe, Benito eventually reaches the magical Kingdom of Matamore where love awaits him. A humorous and poetic fable.

Quicks facts about Benito Mambo:

• Christian Durieux is a Prolific Belgian creator who has worked for numerous publishers, has collaborated with many writers, as well as illustrating the excellent Oscar strip for Spirou magazine.
• Duerieux earned critical acclaim with An Enchantment: A Graphic Poem inspired by the Louvre Museum.
• Featuring an eccletic cast of characters that will bring a smile to your face.
• A whimsical and colorful (both literally and figuratively) tale about following your dreams, no matter what they are. A story that will appeal to fans of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famous The Little Prince.

Available below is the desktop wallpaper of Benito Mambo. Click the picture to choose your resolution.

Benito Mambo arrives in stores May 7, 2014 with an MSRP of $34.95

METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES debuts tonight on Syfy. Beginning at 8PM, followed by a 2nd episode at 8:30PM, viewers will be taken on a journey through the worlds of METAL HURLANT.

Based on the popular comics anthology METAL HURLANT, each of the 12-episodes in this series takes place on a different planet with a different cast, all of which are linked together by the presence of a wandering asteroid. This powerful planetoid will play a vital role in their lives – and affect the very future of their respective civilizations. The international cast includes James Marsters, Rutger Hauer, Michael Jai White and Joe Flanigan.

Join us each week as we showcase the art and story that inspired each new episode. And see the evolution from comic book pages to live-action television.

King's Crown - (4/14 8PM EDT) Warriors battle to become the next king in a society run by robots in the premiere of this sci-fi anthology based on the titular graphic novels series.

The Endomorph - (4/14 8:30PM EDT) The one hope for humanity lies in a boy designated as the chosen one.

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The White Lama

Story by Alexandro Jodorowsky and Art by Georges Bess

Late 19th century Tibet. When the Grand Lama Mipam dies, the seeds of corruption are sown across the land. Raised by locals, Gabriel, the orphan of white explorers, is chosen as the reincarnation of the Grand Lama.

Torn between two worlds, Gabriel must master the sacred ways, defeat his own personal demons, and battle a great evil. He will need to enlist the aid of warrior monks, yetis and the Lord of Cats if he is to save his adopted country from utter devastation in this awe-inspiring tale of mystical adventure, martial arts and magic realism located in the “Land of Snows.”

Quick facts about The White Lama:

• Legendary writer (The Incal, The Metabarons) and cult director (Santa Sangre, El Topo) Alexandro Jodorowsky partners with artist Georges Bess to tell one of the most exhilarating and original graphic novels of recent years.

• From the award-winning team that created Son of a Gun.

• Alexandro Jodorowsky showed the world that he wasn't just the king of science-fiction, on the contrary he was able to demonstrate his talent and range to create stories for a whole new audience.

• The White Lama was created partly due to Georges Bess' early travels and fascination with Tibet.

Available below is the desktop wallpaper of The White Lama. Click the picture to choose your resolution.

The White Lama arrives in stores April with an MSRP of $39.95